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Offline 73440

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Two feet automatic driving
« on: April 27, 2016 - 08:03:16 AM »
For about 20 years I have been using both feet when using an automatic due to at one time having to feather the gas to keep the engine from stalling, just curious how many others drive an auto using both feet.

I have heard it said some states try to discourage driving like that.
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Offline drewcrane

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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2016 - 08:04:52 AM »
That is the only way I drive,great for the track

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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2016 - 08:14:01 AM »
I do that as well on big cammed old cars. Have trained myself not too in everything else. They do teach not to drive this was as it could cause an accident in a panic stop situation as you could apply brake and throttle at the same time.
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2016 - 08:17:34 AM »
That is the only way I drive,great for the track

yep, same here. Quicker reaction time too.
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2016 - 11:38:56 AM »
I commonly use 2-feet with my automatic... for pylon AX events -- definitely faster through the pylon manuevers up/down speeds/rpms, etc.  Street/hwy... your choice... whatever feels more comfortable, but get used to it as a habit so you don't forget what you're doing...

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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2016 - 12:05:39 PM »
Where I live this is a too common. People driving resting their foot on the brake so the lights are on all the time.

I don't give a rats ass about how you drive on the track but on the road your lights are all we have to decipher what your intentions are on the road. Part of dangerous driving is allowing those around you see well in advance - if possible what your intentions are.

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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016 - 12:14:29 PM »
 :iagree:
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016 - 03:58:12 PM »
Two feet is the fastest. I'm not often trying to beat my best time to the beer store by a tenth, so I use the same foot for brake and gas around town.  :2cents:
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016 - 07:12:09 PM »
I sit on my left leg.    :burnout:
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2016 - 07:26:50 PM »
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2016 - 11:20:27 PM »
Everyday for 26 years In all seasons of Illinois and Wisconsin weather.
I can relate to that....  :grinyes:
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016 - 11:33:09 PM »
I have never driven an automatic  :dunno:

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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2016 - 12:58:39 AM »
Everyday for 26 years In all seasons of Illinois and Wisconsin weather.

Every day for me too.  Summer, winter, car, truck.  Doesn't matter.  I believe in the faster reaction theory.  i used two feet during my first autocross last weekend.  It is a habit, and I do not ride the pedal and keep the lights lit. 
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2016 - 11:45:50 AM »
Yep 2 feet here.

But when entering this thread I thought it was about a self driving Google car that only went 2 feet. Lol
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Re: Two feet automatic driving
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2016 - 12:51:10 PM »
You are all rookies.... :poopoke: try three pedals with two feet, much more challenging.  :clapping:

However, I to do it on track days.  I get better times that way, as I can feather the gas and or break depending on the need.



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